How to get from Times Square to Forest Hills by bus and subway?

From Times Square to Forest Hills by bus and subway

To get from Times Square to Forest Hills in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the ROCKLAND COACHES bus from Washington Ave & Pascack Rd station to Montvale Town Center Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ROCKLAND COACHES bus and finally take the E subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Forest Hills-71 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The bus and subway schedule from Times Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Forest Hills on the Moovit app.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROCKLAND COACHESROCKLAND COACHES
Bus - ROCKLAND COACHESROCKLAND COACHES
Subway - E
Walk to Forest Hills
Leaves from Washington Ave & Pascack Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave & Pascack Rd
    1.11 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROCKLAND COACHESROCKLAND COACHES
    Wait for bus
    ROCKLAND COACHES
    Nanuet
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montvale Town Center Park & Ride
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montvale Town Center Park & Ride
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - ROCKLAND COACHESROCKLAND COACHES
    Wait for bus
    ROCKLAND COACHES
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Hills
    Walk to
    Forest Hills
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Times Square to Forest Hills by bus and subway via ROCKLAND COACHES, ROCKLAND COACHES and R

To get from Times Square to Forest Hills in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the ROCKLAND COACHES bus from Washington Ave & Pascack Rd station to Montvale Town Center Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ROCKLAND COACHES bus and finally take the R subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Forest Hills-71 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The bus and subway schedule from Times Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Forest Hills on the Moovit app.

192min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROCKLAND COACHESROCKLAND COACHES
Bus - ROCKLAND COACHESROCKLAND COACHES
Subway - R
Walk to Forest Hills
Leaves from Washington Ave & Pascack Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave & Pascack Rd
    1.11 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROCKLAND COACHESROCKLAND COACHES
    Wait for bus
    ROCKLAND COACHES
    Nanuet
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montvale Town Center Park & Ride
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montvale Town Center Park & Ride
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - ROCKLAND COACHESROCKLAND COACHES
    Wait for bus
    ROCKLAND COACHES
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Hills
    Walk to
    Forest Hills
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Times Square to Forest Hills

The distance between Times Square, Queens and Forest Hills, Queens is approximately 44.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Times Square to Forest Hills by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Times Square to Forest Hills

To check the bus and subway schedule from Times Square to Forest Hills using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Times Square) and destination (Forest Hills), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Times Square to Forest Hills by bus and subway via ROCKLAND COACHES, ROCKLAND COACHES and R

To get from Times Square to Forest Hills in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the ROCKLAND COACHES bus from Washington Ave & Pascack Rd station to Montvale Town Center Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ROCKLAND COACHES bus and finally take the R subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Forest Hills-71 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The bus and subway schedule from Times Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Forest Hills on the Moovit app.

192min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROCKLAND COACHESROCKLAND COACHES
Bus - ROCKLAND COACHESROCKLAND COACHES
Subway - R
Walk to Forest Hills
Leaves from Washington Ave & Pascack Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave & Pascack Rd
    1.11 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROCKLAND COACHESROCKLAND COACHES
    Wait for bus
    ROCKLAND COACHES
    Nanuet
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montvale Town Center Park & Ride
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montvale Town Center Park & Ride
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - ROCKLAND COACHESROCKLAND COACHES
    Wait for bus
    ROCKLAND COACHES
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Hills
    Walk to
    Forest Hills
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Forest Hills?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line ROCKLAND COACHES, Bus line ROCKLAND COACHES, Subway line E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Times Square to Forest Hills?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line ROCKLAND COACHES, Bus line ROCKLAND COACHES, Subway line R.

  • Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Forest Hills?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Times Square to Forest Hills?

    The ROCKLAND COACHES bus line goes from Washington Ave & Pascack Rd station near Times Square in New York - New Jersey to Nanuet station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Nanuet station near Forest Hills in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Times Square to Forest Hills by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Times Square in New York - New Jersey and Forest Hills in Queens by bus and subway is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Times Square to get to Forest Hills?

    Get on the ROCKLAND COACHES bus from the Washington Ave & Pascack Rd stop near Times Square in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Times Square and Forest Hills?

    Get off the bus at the Nanuet station, which is closest to Forest Hills in Queens.

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